‘Home’ movie a documentary stunner

You really want to catch this “stunning visual portrayal of Earth” on the biggest screen you can find, but there are plenty of magnificent images on the DVD and Blu-ray versions of “Home,” an eco-docu from French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

The two-hour feature is narrated by Glenn Close, who almost sounds like Mother Earth as she escorts us through two hours of footage of our planet taken from airplanes and helicopters. We see the beauty and, especially at the end, the ravages of mankind’s presence.

It’s a powerful film on many levels, one that’s a must for fans of “Planet Earth,” “Winged Migration” and similar awe-inspiring nature films.

The aerial photography covers more than 50 countries, from frozen lands to scorched Earth.

The movie is long on problems and short on solutions, so don’t expect a feel-good experience, though. It presents a look at life out of balance, as a result of man’s manipulations over the centuries. “Home” is a call to action as much as an entertainment. The geo-politics and the science will leave families with lots to talk about.

The “non-profit” movie debuted on Earth Day, both at wordwide screenings and online, but this is a longer version of the film than seen previously.

Fox Home Entertainment has released “Home” on Blu-ray and DVD, without extras.

The “Home” channel on YouTube has many extra features, so look for a collector’s edition somewhere down the road. The movie’s producer is Luc Besson, known for his visually stunning dramas.